Time to wrap up the second to last month of the year! November was a rough reading month for me. I was a very distracted reader around the election and hit a few mini-slumps during the month, but I did get to some excellent reads as well. I didn't get to nearly as many #NonfictionNovember… Continue reading A Look Back at November…
Month: November 2020
Monday Reading Check In
Happy Monday and happy last day of November! The Monday after a long weekend always hits hard and I'm honestly a little scared that it is already going to be December tomorrow! Kylee isn't often in my Monday reading posts, but she's been fighting me for this new blanket, so I made her get dressed… Continue reading Monday Reading Check In
KINGS OF THE WYLD by Nicholas Eames
Rating: 2.5 / 5 I was not familiar with KINGS OF THE WYLD by Nicholas Eames prior to it being announced as the October/November Magic Mayhem Reads buddy read, but the reviews were great and it was on a few award lists, so I was happy to give it a go. KINGS OF THE WYLD… Continue reading KINGS OF THE WYLD by Nicholas Eames
LAB GIRL by Hope Jahren
Rating: 4 / 5 I received LAB GIRL by Hope Jahren in a recent subscription box, so it was an easy pick to add to my #nonfictionnovember TBR while trying to focus on some backlist titles this month as well. LAB GIRL is the memoir of scientist Hope Jahren. Her memoir goes into her origin… Continue reading LAB GIRL by Hope Jahren
MAD SHIP by Robin Hobb
Rating: 4.5 / 5 MAD SHIP by Robin Hobb is the second book in the Liveship Traders trilogy by Robin Hobb, the second trilogy in her Realm of the Elderling series and the fifth book for the #elderlingalong readalong. I really enjoyed SHIP OF MAGIC, so I was excited to get to this one this… Continue reading MAD SHIP by Robin Hobb
A WEALTH OF PIGEONS by Harry Bliss and Steve Martin
I received a complimentary copy of A WEALTH OF PIGEONS by Harry Bliss and Steve Martin. Thank you to Celadon Books! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating today! I am very thankful this year for the wonderful bookish community I have the privilege and pleasure to be part of, for the publishers and authors and of… Continue reading A WEALTH OF PIGEONS by Harry Bliss and Steve Martin
ONE BY ONE by Ruth Ware
Rating: 4 / 5 ONE BY ONE by Ruth Ware was one of our November picks for the Saturday Booksta Club buddy read that I help host on Instagram. I have enjoyed quite a few of Ruth Ware's books, so it was one that I was eager to get to! ONE BY ONE follows a… Continue reading ONE BY ONE by Ruth Ware
THE HAUNTING OF ASHBURN HOUSE by Darcy Coates
Rating: 4 / 5 THE HAUNTING OF ASHBURN HOUSE was one of the books in the Halloween special edition Once Upon a Book Club boxes. I wasn't familiar with the book or the author, but decided to treat myself to a good seasonal read! THE HAUNTING OF ASHBURN HOUSE follows Adrienne, a down on her… Continue reading THE HAUNTING OF ASHBURN HOUSE by Darcy Coates
Monday Morning Reading Check In
I received a complimentary copy of REVIVING THE HAWTHORNE SISTERS by Emily Carpenter. Thank you to the author for the chance to read and review! Happy Thanksgiving week to those in the US! Monday is slightly less painful this week knowing there is a four day weekend ahead! Still... it's not my favorite day of… Continue reading Monday Morning Reading Check In
I AM MALALA by Malala Yousafzai
Rating: 4.5 / 5 I picked up I AM MALALA by Malala Yousafzai last year thinking I would need it for a reading challenge, but never then proceeded to read something else. #NonfictionNovember made the perfect excuse to finally get to it! I AM MALALA tells the story of a young girl who has faced… Continue reading I AM MALALA by Malala Yousafzai